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Definition of explosiveness

explosiveness

/ɪkˈsploʊsɪvnəs/
ex · plo · sive · ness
Adverb:explosively
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Adjective:explosive
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• noun

1

The physical ability to generate rapid, maximum muscular force in a very short amount of time, especially in athletics.

Example

"Sprinters rely on plyometric exercises to build the lower-body explosiveness needed to launch out of the starting blocks."

2

The quality of being sudden, intense, or likely to provoke a strong emotional outburst or controversy.

Example

"The moderator struggled to contain the explosiveness of the debate when the topic shifted to tax reform."

3

The state or quality of being able or likely to burst, shatter, or release energy violently and suddenly.

Example

"The chemists carefully tested the new compound to measure its volatility and explosiveness under high pressure."

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• Rhymes for explosiveness

• Nearby Words

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explosive
explosively
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expo
exponent
exponential

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Explosiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/explosiveness
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